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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jackson, TN

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 326 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$201,090
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$201,090
  3. Senior Director of Operations$201,090
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$139,040
  5. Process Engineering Manager$139,040
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$139,040
  7. VP of Engineering$139,040
  8. Director of R&D$139,040
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$139,040
  10. NPI Manager$139,040
  11. Capital Projects Manager$139,040
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$139,040
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$139,040
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$139,040
  15. Director of Automation$139,040
  16. Automation Manager$139,040
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$139,040
  18. R&D Manager$139,040
  19. R&D Engineer$139,040
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$139,040
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$139,040
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$139,040
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$134,810
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$134,810
  25. Director of Sales$134,810

Bars show the top 25 of 326 ranked. The table below lists all 326. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Jackson, TN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,010$201,090$285,140900.81
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,010$201,090$285,140900.81
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$123,010$201,090$285,140900.81
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,640$139,040$163,980800.63
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,430$134,810$169,2402200.65
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,840$131,090$168,4702500.55
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,660$123,840$158,1201801.32
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,320$115,320$127,050700.58
80Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,510$108,090$122,080600.75
81Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,510$108,090$122,080600.75
82Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,510$108,090$122,080600.75
83Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
84Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
85Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
86Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
87Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
88Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
89Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
90Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
91Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,830$100,190$127,540400.39
92Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
93Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
94Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
95Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
96Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
97Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,480$99,180$114,630600.75
98VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
99VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
100Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
101General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
102Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
103EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
104Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
105Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,060$98,040$144,0001,2200.64
106PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,780$96,540$125,6201300.14
107MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,780$96,540$125,6201300.14
108SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,780$96,540$125,6201300.14
109Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,780$96,540$125,6201300.14
110Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,780$96,540$125,6201300.14
111Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
112Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
113Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
114Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
115Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
116Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
117Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
118Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
119Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
120Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
121Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
122CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,060$96,290$108,690800.48
123Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
124Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
125Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
126Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
127Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
128Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
129Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
130Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
131Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
132Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
133Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
134Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
135Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
136Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
137Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
138Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
139Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
140Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
141Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
142Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
143Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
144Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
145Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
146Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
147Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
148Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
149EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
150VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
151Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
152Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
153Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
154Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
155Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
156Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
157Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,780$94,060$104,9302000.98
158VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
159Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
160Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
161Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
162Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
163Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
164Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
165Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
166Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
167Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
168Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
169Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
170Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
171Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$54,590$83,130$122,6801201.03
172Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,610$81,450$104,7203300.57
173Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,610$81,450$104,7203300.57
174Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
175EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
176EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
177Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
178Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
179Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
180S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
181Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
182Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
183Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
184Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
185Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
186EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
187Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$59,080$79,840$118,2402900.84
188Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$78,460$95,930700.89
189Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$78,460$95,930700.89
190Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$78,460$95,930700.89
191Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
192Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
193Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
194Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
195Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
196Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
197Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
198Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
199Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
200Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
201Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
202Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
203Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
204Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
205Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
206Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
207End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
208Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,960$76,260$83,7006302.65
209Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
210Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
211Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
212Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
213Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
214Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
215Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
216Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
217Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$75,860$93,4604601.37
218Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,190$71,980$86,6005200.66
219Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,190$71,980$86,6005200.66
220Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,190$71,980$86,6005200.66
221Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,190$71,980$86,6005200.66
222PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,990$69,950$82,420802.33
223Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,990$69,950$82,420802.33
224Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,990$69,950$82,420802.33
225Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,990$69,950$82,420802.33
226Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
227Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
228Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
229Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
230Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
231CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
232Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
233Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,550$83,2008502.31
234Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,610$61,720$78,2603300.98
235Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,610$61,720$78,2603300.98
236Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,720$60,360$71,9205201.27
237Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,340$59,810$70,0401600.73
238Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,340$59,810$70,0401600.73
239Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,340$59,810$70,0401600.73
240MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$50,790$59,670$64,240401.73
241Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$50,770$59,410$76,300702.97
242QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,830$57,390$64,230301.01
243Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,210$57,240$64,3301103.61
244Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,210$57,240$64,3301103.61
245Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,460$54,150$67,7902601.17
246Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
247Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
248Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
249Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
250Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
251Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,080$52,910$63,2203401.59
252Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$46,930$52,880$74,5103301.25
253CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,950$50,450$55,000600.61
254CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
2555-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
256Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
257CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
258Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
259Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
260EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
261CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
262Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
263Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
264Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
265Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
266Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,230$48,340$58,1702401.52
267Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$41,620$48,250$52,5401504.66
268Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
269Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
270CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
271Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
272Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
273First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
274Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
275Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
276Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
277Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
278Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
279Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,490$45,910$51,0506001.84
280Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
281Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
282Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
283Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
284CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
285Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
286Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
287Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
288Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
289Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
290Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
291Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
292Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
293Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
294Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
295Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
296Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
297Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
298Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,950$45,500$49,0008706.33
299Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
300TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
301Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
302Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
303Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
304Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
305Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
306Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
307Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
308Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
309Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
310Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,100$45,460$48,5906002.66
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$45,320$47,6706501.47
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,340$43,150$47,4802102.23
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,340$43,150$47,4802102.23
320Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,710$43,150$50,9601203.27
321Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,500$39,360$51,4601201.53
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,570$38,570$44,8807001.66
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,110$37,400$45,1001001.23
324Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$34,320$36,350$45,4501005.92
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,220$33,900$38,3607400.61
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,220$33,900$38,3607400.61

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State figures for Tennessee

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Jackson, TN. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In Jackson, TN, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) is mapped to the broader Chief Executives SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The local middle band width is $162,130, compared to the much broader national middle band width of $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The data reflects a snapshot of the broader Chief Executive category, not just manufacturing heads.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Jackson, TN, falls under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. The local middle band width is $43,340, which is much narrower than the national middle band width of $73,140. This narrowing suggests local pay is more tightly clustered than the broader national distribution. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) in Jackson, TN, uses the Sales Managers occupation for benchmarking. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local employment concentration is represented by a location quotient of 0.65.

The Robotic Welding Technician position in Jackson, TN, uses the Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC as a proxy. The local median is $36,350, falling well below the national median of $47,920. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $11,130, whereas the national middle band width is $16,830. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

The Sanitation Technician in Jackson, TN, is mapped to the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners occupation. The local median saw a gain of $3,110 from May 2024 to May 2025. The local middle band width is $9,140, narrower than the national middle band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The $4,110 drop from May 2024 indicates a shift in the reported labor mix or pay practices for this SOC in the local area. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Why is the Jackson, TN, median for the CEO role lower than the national average?

The local market in Jackson reflects specific regional industrial sectors that may not include the high-compensation corporate headquarters found in national aggregation. Consequently, the national median captures a wider range of roles that include global executive leadership.

What is the impact of the narrower local middle band width for engineers?

A narrower middle band width of $43,340 suggests less variance in local pay practices for engineering managers in Jackson, TN. This implies a more homogeneous salary range locally compared to the highly variable national engineering management market.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The $4,110 drop from May 2024 indicates a shift in the reported labor mix or pay practices for this SOC in the local area. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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